Haitian Epis Recipe

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor while spinach is more affordable.

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute, and vinegar is a budget-friendly option.

Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, parsley, onions, thyme, scallions, garlic cloves, cloves, veg bouillon cube, and scotch bonnet pepper to a food processor fitted with an S blade.

Pulse to break down the vegetables into smaller pieces.

Slowly pour in olive oil followed by vinegar, while the processor is still running.

Continue to pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth.

Add salt, pepper powder, and cayenne pepper powder, and pulse until combined.

Pour epis into an airtight container and refrigerate for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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